Through efforts of the New Mexico Racing Commission working with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, horsemen found illegally in possession of the drug will now be subject to criminal prosecution.

In a field of six for a five-furlong maiden special weight race June 29 at Los Alamitos Race Course, Instagrand opened at odds of 1-9, floated up to 2-5 at post time, and ran to his support.

While Davis may call his profession as a Thoroughbred trainer a “hobby,” the presence of Chief Cicatriz in the June 30 Kelly’s Landing Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs is further proof of his multifaceted skills as a horseman.

Mark Casse thinks morning-line favoritism for Queen’s Plate choice Telekinesis is merited, but the trainer also believes the biggest threat to Stonestreet Stables’ Ghostzapper colt could come from within his own ranks.

While Davis may call his profession as a Thoroughbred trainer a “hobby,” the presence of Chief Cicatriz in the June 30 Kelly’s Landing Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs is further proof of his multifaceted skills as a horseman.

The NYTHA general membership meeting will be Monday, July 23, at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

CANTER is now offering its nationally recognized 100% volunteer service to New York horseman with the opening of CANTER-New York, a phase I program offering free sales listings to local trainers/owners of Thoroughbred Racehorses no longer competing. 

Summer racing gets into high gear June 30, with stakes-studded programs sprinkled throughout North America.

An impressive winner of the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket, Saxon Warrior will be out to show that his disappointing effort in the Investec Derby (G1) was not a true reflection of his ability over 1 1/2 miles.

While Davis may call his profession as a Thoroughbred trainer a “hobby” the presence of Chief Cicatriz in the June 30 Kelly’s Landing Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs is further proof of his multifaceted skills as a horseman.

Two Timing Girl, a 3-year-old half sister to recent Ascot winner Shang Shang Shang, has been added to the Fasig Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale under the South Point Sales consignment.

Fasig-Tipton’s July Selected Horses of Racing Age catalog has grown to 165 accepted entries. Thirteen entries have been added since the catalog first went online this past Wednesday.

The New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund is seeking comments on a potential change to the residency requirement for non-resident mares.

Merchant Navy (AUS), who proved himself among the best sprinters in the world when winning the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot, has been retired to stud, Coolmore Stud announced June 29.

Shannon Potter, who had been president of Town & Country Farms, was promoted June 26 to CEO of the farm in Georgetown, Ky.